Cut-a-thon raises $10,000 for K-State cancer research and education

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News release prepared by: Marcia Locke, 785-532-6705

Wednesday, October 5, 2005

CUT-A-THON RAISES $10,000 FOR K-STATE CANCER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University's Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research has received a $10,000 donation from a cut-a-thon sponsored by Hair Experts Salon & Spa in Manhattan.

The money was raised at the salon's 15th annual cut-a-thon Sept. 22.

Salon owner Deb McCullough credited her staff for the success of the event.

"They all donated their day's pay and they even donated all their tips in order to reach the $10,000 goal to establish an endowed fund," McCullough said.

The salon holds a cut-a-thon each year to benefit a local charity. McCullough said she selected the K-State cancer center to be this year's beneficiary because everyone is affected by cancer. The salon donated 100 percent of the day's income to the center. A silent auction featuring items donated by local businesses raised additional funds.

"We are confident our donation will be put to good use by the cancer center to support K-State faculty and students involved in cancer research and education," she said.

The mission of the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research is to further the understanding of cancers by funding basic cancer research and supporting higher education, training and public outreach. More information on the center is available online at http://www.k-state.edu/cancer.center